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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 328.61 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 328.61 and 188.87 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 328.61 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/328.61 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 328.61 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 62,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063.63/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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