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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.54 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.54 and 190.01 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.54 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.54 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.54 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 67,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,934.39/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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