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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.19, 357.01 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.19, 357.01 and 128.42 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.19 : 357.01 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.19/357.01 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.19x = 357.01 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.19x = 45,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847.22/238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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