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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.52, 357.88 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.52, 357.88 and 94.26 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.52 : 357.88 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.52/357.88 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.52x = 357.88 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.52x = 33,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733.77/238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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