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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 357.48 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 357.48 and 122.91 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 357.48 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/357.48 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 357.48 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 43,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.87/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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