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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 358.07 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 358.07 and 136.19 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 358.07 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/358.07 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 358.07 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 48,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,763.08/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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