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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 358.12 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 358.12 and 94.51 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 358.12 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/358.12 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 358.12 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 33,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,845.92/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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