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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 329.52 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 329.52 and 133.85 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 329.52 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/329.52 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 329.52 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 44,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103.94/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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