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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357.24 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357.24 and 129.88 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357.24 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357.24 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357.24 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 46,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,398.33/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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