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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 329.38 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 329.38 and 186.41 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 329.38 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/329.38 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 329.38 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 61,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.61/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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