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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.05, 356.96 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.05, 356.96 and 83.94 is: 125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.05 : 356.96 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.05/356.96 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.05x = 356.96 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.05x = 29,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.80/238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.87

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