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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 357.15 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 357.15 and 84.07 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 357.15 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/357.15 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 357.15 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 30,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023.39/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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