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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.67 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.67 and 183.57 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.67 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.67 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.67 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 60,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516.29/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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