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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 356.68 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 356.68 and 141.88 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 356.68 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/356.68 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 356.68 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 50,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,605.76/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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