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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 357.82 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 357.82 and 130.61 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 357.82 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/357.82 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 357.82 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 46,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,735.44/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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