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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.44 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.44 and 199.73 is: 299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.44 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.44 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.44 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 71,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,189.98/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.12

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