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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 329.67 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 329.67 and 140.67 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 329.67 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/329.67 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 329.67 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 46,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374.68/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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