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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 357 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 357 and 199.72 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 357 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/357 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 357 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 71,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,300.04/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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