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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 329.54 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 329.54 and 145.60 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 329.54 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/329.54 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 329.54 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 47,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979.47/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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