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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 329.48 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 329.48 and 135.25 is: 186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 329.48 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/329.48 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 329.48 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 44,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,562.17/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.65

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