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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 329.28 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 329.28 and 189.66 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 329.28 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/329.28 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 329.28 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 62,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451.24/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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