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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.68 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.68 and 187.74 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.68 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.68 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.68 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 67,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,338.58/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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