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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.12 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.12 and 192.60 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.12 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.12 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.12 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 68,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781.31/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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