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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.41 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.41 and 76.57 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.41 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.41 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.41 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 27,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441.66/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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