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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.75 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.75 and 136.01 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.75 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.75 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.75 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 48,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658.47/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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