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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 330 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 330 and 194.80 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 330 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/330 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 330 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 64,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284.00/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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