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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 358.27 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 358.27 and 101.90 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 358.27 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/358.27 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 358.27 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 36,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,507.71/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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