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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 358.20 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 358.20 and 195.12 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 358.20 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/358.20 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 358.20 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 69,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,891.98/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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