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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 356.73 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 356.73 and 122.41 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 356.73 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/356.73 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 356.73 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 43,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.32/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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