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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.41, 358.73 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.41, 358.73 and 197.57 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.41 : 358.73 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.41/358.73 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.41x = 358.73 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.41x = 70,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,871.50/238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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