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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 329.02 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 329.02 and 134.94 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 329.02 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/329.02 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 329.02 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 44,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397.96/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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