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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.51, 357.73 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.51, 357.73 and 65.19 is: 97.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.51 : 357.73 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.51/357.73 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.51x = 357.73 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.51x = 23,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.30/238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.77

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