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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 357.03 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 357.03 and 192.65 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 357.03 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/357.03 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 357.03 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 68,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,780.04/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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