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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 357.26 and 93.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 357.26 and 93.91 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 357.26 = 93.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/357.26 = 93.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 357.26 × 93.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 33,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,549.82/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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