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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.58, 358.17 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.58, 358.17 and 184.51 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.58 : 358.17 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.58/358.17 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.58x = 358.17 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.58x = 66,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,085.95/238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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