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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 329.17 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 329.17 and 135.03 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 329.17 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/329.17 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 329.17 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 44,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,447.83/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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