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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 329.67 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 329.67 and 134.00 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 329.67 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/329.67 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 329.67 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 44,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173.87/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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