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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 356.78 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 356.78 and 141.69 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 356.78 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/356.78 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 356.78 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 50,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.45/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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