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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 329.16 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 329.16 and 133.61 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 329.16 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/329.16 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 329.16 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 43,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977.42/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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