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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 356.99 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 356.99 and 99.10 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 356.99 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/356.99 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 356.99 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 35,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377.71/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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