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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 329.87 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 329.87 and 183.64 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 329.87 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/329.87 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 329.87 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 60,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577.33/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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