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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 329.32 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 329.32 and 183.11 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 329.32 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/329.32 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 329.32 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 60,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,300.87/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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