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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 358.28 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 358.28 and 136.14 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 358.28 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/358.28 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 358.28 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 48,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775.56/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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