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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 357.97 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 357.97 and 116.86 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 357.97 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/357.97 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 357.97 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 41,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,832.37/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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