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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.37 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.37 and 197.43 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.37 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.37 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.37 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 65,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027.52/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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