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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.52 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.52 and 115.90 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.52 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.52 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.52 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 41,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,320.67/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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