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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.64 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.64 and 140.69 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.64 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.64 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.64 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 46,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377.05/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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