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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 329.72 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 329.72 and 135.44 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 329.72 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/329.72 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 329.72 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 44,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657.28/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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