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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 328.92 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 328.92 and 185.94 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 328.92 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/328.92 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 328.92 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 61,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,159.38/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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