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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 356.83 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 356.83 and 198.92 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 356.83 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/356.83 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 356.83 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 70,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,981.02/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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