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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329.01 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329.01 and 134.92 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329.01 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329.01 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329.01 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 44,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,390.03/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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