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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 357.69 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 357.69 and 135.80 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 357.69 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/357.69 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 357.69 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 48,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,574.99/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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