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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 357.28 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 357.28 and 135.32 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 357.28 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/357.28 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 357.28 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 48,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347.13/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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