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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 329.08 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 329.08 and 149.90 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 329.08 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/329.08 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 329.08 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 49,328.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328.57/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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