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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 330.17 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 330.17 and 186.62 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 330.17 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/330.17 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 330.17 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 61,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616.33/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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