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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 328.60 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 328.60 and 134.64 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 328.60 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/328.60 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 328.60 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 44,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242.70/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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