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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 328.71 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 328.71 and 189.26 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 328.71 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/328.71 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 328.71 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 62,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210.01/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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