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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 356.96 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 356.96 and 190 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 356.96 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/356.96 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 356.96 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 67,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,822.40/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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