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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 328.66 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 328.66 and 133.25 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 328.66 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/328.66 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 328.66 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 43,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793.95/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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