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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.12 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.12 and 129.14 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.12 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.12 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.12 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 46,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,246.40/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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