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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 358.23 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 358.23 and 194.79 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 358.23 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/358.23 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 358.23 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 69,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,781.70/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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