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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.29 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.29 and 184.86 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.29 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.29 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.29 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 66,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.49/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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