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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 358.02 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 358.02 and 123.16 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 358.02 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/358.02 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 358.02 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 44,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093.74/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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