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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 357.06 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 357.06 and 141.88 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 357.06 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/357.06 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 357.06 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 50,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,659.67/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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