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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 357.00 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 357.00 and 192.90 is: 288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 357.00 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/357.00 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 357.00 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 68,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,863.24/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.78

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