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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.49, 357.96 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.49, 357.96 and 123.01 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.49 : 357.96 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.49/357.96 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.49x = 357.96 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.49x = 44,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032.94/238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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