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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.65, 357.44 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.65, 357.44 and 184.11 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.65 : 357.44 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.65/357.44 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.65x = 357.44 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.65x = 65,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,807.36/238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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