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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 357.44 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 357.44 and 122.56 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 357.44 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/357.44 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 357.44 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 43,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,807.85/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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