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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 357.12 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 357.12 and 93.81 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 357.12 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/357.12 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 357.12 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 33,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501.43/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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