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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.90, 357.87 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.90, 357.87 and 190.23 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.90 : 357.87 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.90/357.87 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.90x = 357.87 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.90x = 68,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,077.61/238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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