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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.81, 329.57 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.81, 329.57 and 135.31 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.81 : 329.57 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.81/329.57 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.81x = 329.57 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.81x = 44,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594.12/238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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