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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 357.33 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 357.33 and 190.52 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 357.33 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/357.33 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 357.33 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 68,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,078.51/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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