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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 358.20 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 358.20 and 74.25 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 358.20 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/358.20 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 358.20 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 26,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.35/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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