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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.69, 329.37 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.69, 329.37 and 133.78 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.69 : 329.37 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.69/329.37 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.69x = 329.37 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.69x = 44,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063.12/238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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