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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 328.77 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 328.77 and 134.74 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 328.77 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/328.77 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 328.77 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 44,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,298.47/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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