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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.16 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.16 and 188.83 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.16 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.16 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.16 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 62,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,155.28/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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