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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.51, 329.15 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.51, 329.15 and 133.61 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.51 : 329.15 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.51/329.15 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.51x = 329.15 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.51x = 43,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977.45/238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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