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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 356.61 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 356.61 and 141.82 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 356.61 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/356.61 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 356.61 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 50,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,574.43/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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