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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 356.86 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 356.86 and 130.12 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 356.86 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/356.86 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 356.86 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 46,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,434.62/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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