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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 356.40 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 356.40 and 192.96 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 356.40 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/356.40 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 356.40 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 68,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,770.94/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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