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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.87 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.87 and 94.25 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.87 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.87 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.87 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 33,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,729.25/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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