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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.20 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.20 and 191.16 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.20 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.20 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.20 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 68,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,473.51/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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