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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 356.86 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 356.86 and 194.82 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 356.86 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/356.86 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 356.86 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 69,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,523.47/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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