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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.24 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.24 and 184.74 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.24 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.24 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.24 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 66,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,181.26/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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