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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 357.21 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 357.21 and 184.07 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 357.21 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/357.21 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 357.21 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 65,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,752.54/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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