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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 357.42 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 357.42 and 124.25 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 357.42 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/357.42 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 357.42 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 44,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408.81/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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