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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 357.89 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 357.89 and 122.90 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 357.89 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/357.89 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 357.89 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 43,982.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982.28/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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