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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 329.71 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 329.71 and 134.03 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 329.71 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/329.71 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 329.71 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 44,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.71/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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