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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 357.68 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 357.68 and 130.40 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 357.68 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/357.68 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 357.68 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 46,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641.47/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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