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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 357.66 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 357.66 and 190.92 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 357.66 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/357.66 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 357.66 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 68,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,284.45/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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