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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 357.48 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 357.48 and 186.93 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 357.48 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/357.48 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 357.48 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 66,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,823.74/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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