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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.37 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.37 and 197.41 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.37 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.37 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.37 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 65,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020.93/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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