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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 356.97 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 356.97 and 83.99 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 356.97 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/356.97 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 356.97 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 29,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980.13/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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