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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 357.99 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 357.99 and 135.91 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 357.99 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/357.99 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 357.99 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 48,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,654.36/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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