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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 329.46 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 329.46 and 183.93 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 329.46 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/329.46 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 329.46 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 60,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597.58/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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