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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 329.57 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 329.57 and 186.22 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 329.57 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/329.57 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 329.57 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 61,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,372.53/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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