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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 358.20 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 358.20 and 94.76 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 358.20 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/358.20 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 358.20 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 33,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.03/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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