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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 356.76 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 356.76 and 180.06 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 356.76 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/356.76 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 356.76 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 64,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238.21/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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