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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.94, 358.12 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.94, 358.12 and 101.78 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.94 : 358.12 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.94/358.12 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.94x = 358.12 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.94x = 36,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,449.45/238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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