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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 329.70 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 329.70 and 192.12 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 329.70 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/329.70 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 329.70 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 63,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,341.96/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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