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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.23, 356.88 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.23, 356.88 and 135.20 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.23 : 356.88 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.23/356.88 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.23x = 356.88 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.23x = 48,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250.18/238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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