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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357.20 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357.20 and 129.68 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357.20 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357.20 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357.20 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 46,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321.70/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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