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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 356.40 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 356.40 and 183.72 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 356.40 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/356.40 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 356.40 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 65,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,477.81/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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