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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 358.26 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 358.26 and 94.59 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 358.26 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/358.26 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 358.26 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 33,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.16/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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