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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.39, 328.81 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.39, 328.81 and 185.90 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.39 : 328.81 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.39/328.81 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.39x = 328.81 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.39x = 61,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,124.02/238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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