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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 356.76 and 83.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 356.76 and 83.95 is: 125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 356.76 = 83.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/356.76 = 83.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 356.76 × 83.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 29,949.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949.11/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.78

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