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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 329.51 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 329.51 and 183.69 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 329.51 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/329.51 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 329.51 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 60,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,528.15/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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