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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.86, 358.29 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.86, 358.29 and 130.63 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.86 : 358.29 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.86/358.29 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.86x = 358.29 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.86x = 46,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800.98/238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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