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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 329.32 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 329.32 and 192.40 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 329.32 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/329.32 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 329.32 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 63,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,361.17/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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