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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.28 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.28 and 76.51 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.28 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.28 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.28 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 27,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412.79/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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