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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 356.96 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 356.96 and 190.27 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 356.96 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/356.96 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 356.96 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 67,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,917.83/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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