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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 358.62 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 358.62 and 130.86 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 358.62 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/358.62 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 358.62 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 46,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929.01/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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