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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 357.59 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 357.59 and 177.86 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 357.59 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/357.59 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 357.59 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 63,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,600.96/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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