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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.37 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.37 and 135.52 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.37 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.37 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.37 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 48,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430.78/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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