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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 358.23 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 358.23 and 193.10 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 358.23 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/358.23 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 358.23 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 69,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,174.21/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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