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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 329.13 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 329.13 and 194.38 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 329.13 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/329.13 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 329.13 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 63,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,976.29/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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