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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.44 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.44 and 102.05 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.44 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.44 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.44 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 36,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578.80/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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