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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.85 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.85 and 186.72 is: 257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.85 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.85 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.85 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 61,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589.59/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.88

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