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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 329.13 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 329.13 and 133.60 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 329.13 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/329.13 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 329.13 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 43,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970.12/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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