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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 328.77 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 328.77 and 186.54 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 328.77 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/328.77 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 328.77 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 61,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,328.76/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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