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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 328.98 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 328.98 and 134.91 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 328.98 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/328.98 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 328.98 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 44,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382.69/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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