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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.90, 329.67 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.90, 329.67 and 133.99 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.90 : 329.67 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.90/329.67 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.90x = 329.67 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.90x = 44,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,172.48/238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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