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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.48, 357.89 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.48, 357.89 and 128.79 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.48 : 357.89 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.48/357.89 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.48x = 357.89 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.48x = 46,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,092.01/238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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