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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 357.45 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 357.45 and 136.25 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 357.45 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/357.45 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 357.45 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 48,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701.60/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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