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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 329.84 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 329.84 and 186.49 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 329.84 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/329.84 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 329.84 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 61,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,510.93/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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