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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 356.95 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 356.95 and 186.78 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 356.95 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/356.95 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 356.95 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 66,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,671.12/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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