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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 357.51 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 357.51 and 192.77 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 357.51 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/357.51 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 357.51 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 68,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,917.20/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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