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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.31 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.31 and 94.69 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.31 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.31 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.31 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 33,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.37/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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