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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.90, 358.35 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.90, 358.35 and 101.95 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.90 : 358.35 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.90/358.35 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.90x = 358.35 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.90x = 36,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533.78/238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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