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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 328.44 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 328.44 and 188.11 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 328.44 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/328.44 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 328.44 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 61,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,780.27/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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