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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 329.73 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 329.73 and 134.03 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 329.73 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/329.73 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 329.73 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 44,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.71/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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