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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 357.08 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 357.08 and 128.31 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 357.08 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/357.08 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 357.08 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 45,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,816.93/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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