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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 357.14 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 357.14 and 122.46 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 357.14 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/357.14 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 357.14 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 43,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735.36/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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