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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 358.13 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 358.13 and 136.07 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 358.13 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/358.13 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 358.13 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 48,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730.07/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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