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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 329.69 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 329.69 and 145.64 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 329.69 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/329.69 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 329.69 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 48,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016.05/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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