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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 357.66 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 357.66 and 187.16 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 357.66 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/357.66 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 357.66 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 66,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939.65/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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