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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 357.17 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 357.17 and 129.83 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 357.17 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/357.17 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 357.17 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 46,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368.95/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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