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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 328.76 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 328.76 and 198.80 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 328.76 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/328.76 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 328.76 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 65,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.68/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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