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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 356.63 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 356.63 and 135.05 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 356.63 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/356.63 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 356.63 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 48,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,160.42/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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