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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.81, 357.69 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.81, 357.69 and 197.55 is: 295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.81 : 357.69 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.81/357.69 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.81x = 357.69 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.81x = 70,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,660.84/238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.89

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