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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 357.87 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 357.87 and 124.50 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 357.87 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/357.87 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 357.87 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 44,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.82/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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