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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 357.96 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 357.96 and 142.64 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 357.96 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/357.96 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 357.96 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 51,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059.41/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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