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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.02, 356.76 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.02, 356.76 and 135.16 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.02 : 356.76 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.02/356.76 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.02x = 356.76 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.02x = 48,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.68/238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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