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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.61 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.61 and 94.76 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.61 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.61 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.61 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 33,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979.62/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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