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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 357.43 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 357.43 and 184.97 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 357.43 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/357.43 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 357.43 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 66,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113.83/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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