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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.56 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.56 and 101.36 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.56 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.56 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.56 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 36,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.99/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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