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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 329.13 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 329.13 and 133.59 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 329.13 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/329.13 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 329.13 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 43,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,968.48/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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