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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.11, 1,178.96 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.11, 1,178.96 and 238.14 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.11 : 1,178.96 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.11/1,178.96 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.11x = 1,178.96 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.11x = 280,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,756.34/786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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