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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 329.72 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 329.72 and 140.67 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 329.72 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/329.72 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 329.72 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 46,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381.71/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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