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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.01, 357.21 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.01, 357.21 and 135.39 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.01 : 357.21 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.01/357.21 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.01x = 357.21 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.01x = 48,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362.66/238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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