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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.55, 357.81 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.55, 357.81 and 84.51 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.55 : 357.81 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.55/357.81 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.55x = 357.81 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.55x = 30,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238.52/238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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