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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 357.03 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 357.03 and 83.97 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 357.03 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/357.03 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 357.03 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 29,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979.81/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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