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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.34 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.34 and 135.14 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.34 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.34 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.34 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 44,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507.01/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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