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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.36, 329.18 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.36, 329.18 and 189.88 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.36 : 329.18 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.36/329.18 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.36x = 329.18 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.36x = 62,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,504.70/238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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