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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.32 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.32 and 136.20 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.32 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.32 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.32 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 48,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,803.18/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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