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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 357.05 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 357.05 and 91.77 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 357.05 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/357.05 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 357.05 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 32,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766.48/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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