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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.33, 357.29 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.33, 357.29 and 135.77 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.33 : 357.29 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.33/357.29 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.33x = 357.29 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.33x = 48,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.48/238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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