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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.25 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.25 and 101.78 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.25 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.25 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.25 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 36,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462.69/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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