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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.30, 356.67 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.30, 356.67 and 128.45 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.30 : 356.67 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.30/356.67 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.30x = 356.67 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.30x = 45,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815.15/238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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