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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 329.70 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 329.70 and 134.00 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 329.70 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/329.70 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 329.70 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 44,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178.73/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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