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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 357.42 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 357.42 and 193.04 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 357.42 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/357.42 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 357.42 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 68,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,996.36/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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