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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 329.09 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 329.09 and 189.72 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 329.09 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/329.09 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 329.09 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 62,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434.95/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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