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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 357.60 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 357.60 and 94.15 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 357.60 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/357.60 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 357.60 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 33,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668.04/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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