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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 357.01 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 357.01 and 129.94 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 357.01 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/357.01 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 357.01 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 46,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388.66/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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