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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 357.80 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 357.80 and 94.29 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 357.80 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/357.80 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 357.80 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 33,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.49/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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