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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 357.59 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 357.59 and 122.89 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 357.59 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/357.59 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 357.59 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 43,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,944.98/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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