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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 357.14 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 357.14 and 101.06 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 357.14 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/357.14 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 357.14 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 36,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,090.28/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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