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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.78 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.78 and 140.73 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.78 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.78 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.78 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 46,409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409.94/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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