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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 357.93 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 357.93 and 122.95 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 357.93 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/357.93 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 357.93 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 44,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,007.49/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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