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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 328.55 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 328.55 and 194.61 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 328.55 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/328.55 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 328.55 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 63,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,938.14/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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