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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 356.73 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 356.73 and 109.50 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 356.73 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/356.73 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 356.73 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 39,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,061.94/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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