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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.90, 358.12 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.90, 358.12 and 136.23 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.90 : 358.12 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.90/358.12 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.90x = 358.12 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.90x = 48,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,787.53/238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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