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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 329.14 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 329.14 and 135 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 329.14 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/329.14 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 329.14 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 44,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433.90/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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