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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.13, 357.21 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.13, 357.21 and 122.51 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.13 : 357.21 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.13/357.21 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.13x = 357.21 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.13x = 43,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,760.01/238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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