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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 357.21 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 357.21 and 142.53 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 357.21 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/357.21 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 357.21 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 50,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,913.14/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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