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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 357.14 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 357.14 and 75.69 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 357.14 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/357.14 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 357.14 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 27,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,031.93/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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