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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 328.69 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 328.69 and 133.27 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 328.69 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/328.69 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 328.69 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 43,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,803.36/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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