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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 356.94 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 356.94 and 84.01 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 356.94 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/356.94 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 356.94 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 29,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986.53/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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