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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 329.52 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 329.52 and 189.37 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 329.52 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/329.52 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 329.52 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 62,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.26/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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