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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 357.08 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 357.08 and 75.72 is: 113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 357.08 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/357.08 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 357.08 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 27,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.93/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.58

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