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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.27, 328.41 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.27, 328.41 and 191.80 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.27 : 328.41 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.27/328.41 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.27x = 328.41 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.27x = 62,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989.04/238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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