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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 356.55 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 356.55 and 191.59 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 356.55 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/356.55 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 356.55 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 68,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,310.46/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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