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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.57 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.57 and 130.81 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.57 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.57 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.57 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 46,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902.42/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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