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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.44 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.44 and 185.52 is: 278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.44 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.44 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.44 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 66,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,497.79/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.33

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