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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.00, 357.03 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.00, 357.03 and 75.72 is: 113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.00 : 357.03 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.00/357.03 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.00x = 357.03 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.00x = 27,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.15/238.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.58

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