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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 357.54 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 357.54 and 135.96 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 357.54 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/357.54 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 357.54 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 48,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611.14/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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