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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 329.29 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 329.29 and 150.13 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 329.29 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/329.29 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 329.29 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 49,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435.11/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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