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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 357.63 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 357.63 and 130.32 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 357.63 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/357.63 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 357.63 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 46,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,606.34/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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