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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.40, 357.80 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.40, 357.80 and 190.61 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.40 : 357.80 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.40/357.80 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.40x = 357.80 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.40x = 68,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,199.93/238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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