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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 357.71 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 357.71 and 181.41 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 357.71 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/357.71 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 357.71 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 64,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,891.26/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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