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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.94, 1,127.90 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.94, 1,127.90 and 238.94 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.94 : 1,127.90 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.94/1,127.90 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.94x = 1,127.90 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.94x = 269,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,500.43/751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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