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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 329.36 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 329.36 and 133.76 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 329.36 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/329.36 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 329.36 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 44,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055.35/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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