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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.00, 356.87 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.00, 356.87 and 106.25 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.00 : 356.87 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.00/356.87 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.00x = 356.87 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.00x = 37,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,917.80/238.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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