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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 357.87 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 357.87 and 116.83 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 357.87 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/357.87 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 357.87 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 41,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809.96/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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