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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 356.56 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 356.56 and 189.72 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 356.56 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/356.56 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 356.56 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 67,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,646.56/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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