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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 357.73 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 357.73 and 76.19 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 357.73 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/357.73 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 357.73 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 27,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.66/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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