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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.63 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.63 and 140.67 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.63 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.63 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.63 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 46,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368.88/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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