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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 357.01 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 357.01 and 91.83 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 357.01 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/357.01 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 357.01 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 32,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785.34/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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