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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 357.19 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 357.19 and 135.43 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 357.19 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/357.19 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 357.19 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 48,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374.24/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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