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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 357.36 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 357.36 and 75.95 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 357.36 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/357.36 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 357.36 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 27,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.71/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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