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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 357.88 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 357.88 and 130.44 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 357.88 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/357.88 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 357.88 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 46,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,681.87/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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