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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.67 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.67 and 130.23 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.67 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.67 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.67 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 46,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,579.36/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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