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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.31, 358.26 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.31, 358.26 and 190.16 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.31 : 358.26 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.31/358.26 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.31x = 358.26 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.31x = 68,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,125.77/238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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