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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 357.68 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 357.68 and 122.96 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 357.68 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/357.68 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 357.68 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 43,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977.93/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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