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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 356.97 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 356.97 and 192.20 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 356.97 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/356.97 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 356.97 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 68,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608.57/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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