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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 356.99 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 356.99 and 75.72 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 356.99 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/356.99 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 356.99 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 27,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,031.28/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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