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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.59, 358.17 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.59, 358.17 and 135.95 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.59 : 358.17 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.59/358.17 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.59x = 358.17 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.59x = 48,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691.42/238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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