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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 357.21 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 357.21 and 91.86 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 357.21 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/357.21 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 357.21 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 32,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.98/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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