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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 329.22 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 329.22 and 194.96 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 329.22 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/329.22 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 329.22 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 64,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,184.73/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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