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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 329.22 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 329.22 and 186.13 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 329.22 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/329.22 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 329.22 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 61,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,275.14/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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