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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.72 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.72 and 135.24 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.72 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.72 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.72 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 48,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242.81/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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