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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 356.99 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 356.99 and 84.03 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 356.99 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/356.99 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 356.99 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 29,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997.45/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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