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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 329.77 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 329.77 and 134.05 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 329.77 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/329.77 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 329.77 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 44,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205.00/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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