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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 357.15 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 357.15 and 135.50 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 357.15 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/357.15 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 357.15 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 48,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393.83/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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