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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.90 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.90 and 151.74 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.90 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.90 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.90 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 50,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058.27/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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