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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.83 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.83 and 135.89 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.83 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.83 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.83 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 48,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625.52/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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