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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.90, 358.36 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.90, 358.36 and 102.02 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.90 : 358.36 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.90/358.36 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.90x = 358.36 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.90x = 36,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559.89/238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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