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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 356.82 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 356.82 and 186.66 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 356.82 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/356.82 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 356.82 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 66,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,604.02/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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