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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.99, 358.61 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.99, 358.61 and 136.35 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.99 : 358.61 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.99/358.61 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.99x = 358.61 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.99x = 48,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,895.30/238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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