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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 358.15 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 358.15 and 123.19 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 358.15 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/358.15 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 358.15 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 44,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120.50/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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