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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 356.60 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 356.60 and 129.87 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 356.60 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/356.60 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 356.60 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 46,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,311.64/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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