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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.13, 328.67 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.13, 328.67 and 134.69 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.13 : 328.67 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.13/328.67 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.13x = 328.67 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.13x = 44,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267.26/238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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