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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 357.35 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 357.35 and 122.66 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 357.35 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/357.35 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 357.35 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 43,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.55/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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