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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 358.48 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 358.48 and 196.16 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 358.48 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/358.48 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 358.48 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 70,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,316.79/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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