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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 329.81 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 329.81 and 140.75 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 329.81 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/329.81 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 329.81 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 46,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420.76/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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