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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 357.90 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 357.90 and 142.44 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 357.90 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/357.90 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 357.90 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 50,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,979.28/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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