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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.24, 356.76 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.24, 356.76 and 130.04 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.24 : 356.76 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.24/356.76 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.24x = 356.76 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.24x = 46,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393.07/238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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