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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 357 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 357 and 120.81 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 357 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/357 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 357 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 43,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129.17/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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