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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.42 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.42 and 133.80 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.42 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.42 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.42 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 44,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,074.75/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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