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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.21, 356.86 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.21, 356.86 and 128.25 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.21 : 356.86 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.21/356.86 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.21x = 356.86 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.21x = 45,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767.30/238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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