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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.97 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.97 and 84.65 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.97 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.97 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.97 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 30,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300.16/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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