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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 329.51 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 329.51 and 133.89 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 329.51 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/329.51 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 329.51 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 44,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115.94/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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