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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 356.87 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 356.87 and 93.69 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 356.87 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/356.87 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 356.87 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 33,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,435.38/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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