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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 356.96 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 356.96 and 93.75 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 356.96 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/356.96 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 356.96 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 33,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465.23/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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