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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.87 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.87 and 84.53 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.87 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.87 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.87 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 30,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251.96/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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