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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 357.98 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 357.98 and 76.40 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 357.98 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/357.98 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 357.98 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 27,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349.67/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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