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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.15, 357.33 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.15, 357.33 and 75.88 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.15 : 357.33 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.15/357.33 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.15x = 357.33 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.15x = 27,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.20/238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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