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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 328.95 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 328.95 and 134.87 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 328.95 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/328.95 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 328.95 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 44,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365.49/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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