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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 356.72 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 356.72 and 183.76 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 356.72 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/356.72 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 356.72 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 65,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550.87/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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