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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 357.93 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 357.93 and 84.60 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 357.93 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/357.93 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 357.93 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 30,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280.88/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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