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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 329.55 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 329.55 and 194.82 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 329.55 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/329.55 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 329.55 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 64,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,202.93/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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