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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 356.52 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 356.52 and 134.94 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 356.52 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/356.52 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 356.52 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 48,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108.81/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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