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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 357.84 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 357.84 and 136.02 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 357.84 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/357.84 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 357.84 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 48,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673.40/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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