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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 358.13 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 358.13 and 76.37 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 358.13 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/358.13 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 358.13 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 27,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.01/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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