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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.29, 357.36 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.29, 357.36 and 75.94 is: 113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.29 : 357.36 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.29/357.36 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.29x = 357.36 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.29x = 27,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137.17/238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.88

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