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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 328.50 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 328.50 and 134.54 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 328.50 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/328.50 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 328.50 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 44,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.39/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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