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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.61, 357.97 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.61, 357.97 and 130.38 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.61 : 357.97 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.61/357.97 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.61x = 357.97 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.61x = 46,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,670.70/238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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