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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.84 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.84 and 94.28 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.84 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.84 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.84 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 33,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,735.37/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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