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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.13, 357.50 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.13, 357.50 and 157.13 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.13 : 357.50 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.13/357.50 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.13x = 357.50 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.13x = 56,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173.98/238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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