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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 357.01 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 357.01 and 141.75 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 357.01 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/357.01 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 357.01 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 50,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,605.46/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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