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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 356.68 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 356.68 and 186.54 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 356.68 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/356.68 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 356.68 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 66,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,535.09/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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