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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 329.65 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 329.65 and 133.97 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 329.65 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/329.65 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 329.65 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 44,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,161.97/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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