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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 330.04 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 330.04 and 186.52 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 330.04 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/330.04 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 330.04 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 61,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559.06/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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