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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 357.98 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 357.98 and 116.92 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 357.98 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/357.98 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 357.98 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 41,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855.02/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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