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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 358.16 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 358.16 and 193.28 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 358.16 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/358.16 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 358.16 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 69,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,222.41/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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