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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 357.86 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 357.86 and 135.80 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 357.86 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/357.86 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 357.86 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 48,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597.39/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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