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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 357.08 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 357.08 and 129.78 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 357.08 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/357.08 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 357.08 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 46,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,342.74/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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