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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 357.10 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 357.10 and 83.99 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 357.10 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/357.10 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 357.10 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 29,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992.41/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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