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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 357.41 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 357.41 and 122.75 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 357.41 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/357.41 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 357.41 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 43,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,869.68/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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