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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.06, 357.16 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.06, 357.16 and 84.06 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.06 : 357.16 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.06/357.16 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.06x = 357.16 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.06x = 30,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022.87/238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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