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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 328.92 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 328.92 and 191.94 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 328.92 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/328.92 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 328.92 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 63,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132.90/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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