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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.47, 358.11 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.47, 358.11 and 186.90 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.47 : 358.11 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.47/358.11 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.47x = 358.11 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.47x = 66,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,930.76/238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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