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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.78 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.78 and 129.68 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.78 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.78 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.78 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 46,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267.23/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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