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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 358.77 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 358.77 and 136.44 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 358.77 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/358.77 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 358.77 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 48,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.90/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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