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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.86 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.86 and 94.19 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.86 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.86 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.86 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 33,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,706.83/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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