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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 357.35 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 357.35 and 94.01 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 357.35 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/357.35 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 357.35 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 33,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592.22/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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