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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 358.62 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 358.62 and 94.81 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 358.62 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/358.62 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 358.62 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 34,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000.76/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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