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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 357.16 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 357.16 and 93.82 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 357.16 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/357.16 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 357.16 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 33,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,508.75/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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