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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 357.26 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 357.26 and 93.88 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 357.26 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/357.26 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 357.26 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 33,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.57/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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