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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 358.50 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 358.50 and 102.02 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 358.50 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/358.50 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 358.50 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 36,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572.38/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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