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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.25, 357.53 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.25, 357.53 and 93.97 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.25 : 357.53 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.25/357.53 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.25x = 357.53 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.25x = 33,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,597.09/238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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