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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.82 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.82 and 194.36 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.82 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.82 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.82 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 69,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,351.54/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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