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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 329.48 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 329.48 and 133.88 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 329.48 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/329.48 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 329.48 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 44,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110.78/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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