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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 329.04 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 329.04 and 134.95 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 329.04 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/329.04 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 329.04 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 44,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403.95/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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