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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 358.04 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 358.04 and 130.72 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 358.04 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/358.04 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 358.04 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 46,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802.99/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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