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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 329.72 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 329.72 and 134.02 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 329.72 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/329.72 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 329.72 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 44,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187.58/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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