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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 358.50 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 358.50 and 193.28 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 358.50 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/358.50 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 358.50 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 69,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.88/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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