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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 357.16 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 357.16 and 93.88 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 357.16 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/357.16 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 357.16 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 33,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.18/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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