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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 329.62 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 329.62 and 140.60 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 329.62 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/329.62 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 329.62 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 46,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.31/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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