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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.03 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.03 and 149.93 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.03 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.03 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.03 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 49,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.82/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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