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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 329.54 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 329.54 and 183.53 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 329.54 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/329.54 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 329.54 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 60,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,480.48/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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