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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 357.08 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 357.08 and 142.48 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 357.08 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/357.08 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 357.08 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 50,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,876.76/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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