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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.93 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.93 and 130.35 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.93 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.93 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.93 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 46,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656.18/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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