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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 329.61 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 329.61 and 186.82 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 329.61 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/329.61 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 329.61 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 61,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577.74/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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