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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.25 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.25 and 201.86 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.25 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.25 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.25 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 66,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,462.41/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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