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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.09 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.09 and 197.10 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.09 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.09 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.09 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 64,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862.65/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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