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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.00 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.00 and 182.97 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.00 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.00 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.00 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 60,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196.22/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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