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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 329.22 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 329.22 and 189.86 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 329.22 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/329.22 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 329.22 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 62,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505.71/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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