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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 328.74 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 328.74 and 189.42 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 328.74 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/328.74 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 328.74 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 62,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,269.93/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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