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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 329.04 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 329.04 and 189.58 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 329.04 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/329.04 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 329.04 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 62,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379.40/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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