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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 358.45 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 358.45 and 196.13 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 358.45 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/358.45 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 358.45 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 70,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,300.52/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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