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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 357.39 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 357.39 and 101.28 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 357.39 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/357.39 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 357.39 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 36,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,196.46/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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