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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 329.37 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 329.37 and 135.17 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 329.37 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/329.37 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 329.37 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 44,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520.94/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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