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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 357.62 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 357.62 and 135.95 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 357.62 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/357.62 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 357.62 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 48,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615.97/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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