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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 357.28 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 357.28 and 91.95 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 357.28 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/357.28 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 357.28 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 32,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852.34/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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