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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 357.81 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 357.81 and 130.36 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 357.81 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/357.81 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 357.81 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 46,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.11/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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