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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 357.67 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 357.67 and 76.19 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 357.67 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/357.67 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 357.67 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 27,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251.41/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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