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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 356.88 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 356.88 and 189.58 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 356.88 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/356.88 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 356.88 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 67,657.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,657.31/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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