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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.76 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.76 and 184.87 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.76 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.76 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.76 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 66,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323.96/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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