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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.72 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.72 and 140.72 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.72 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.72 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.72 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 46,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395.85/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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