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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 357.40 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 357.40 and 75.94 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 357.40 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/357.40 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 357.40 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 27,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140.05/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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