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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.98 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.98 and 83.94 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.98 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.98 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.98 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 29,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.75/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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