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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 358.80 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 358.80 and 136.52 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 358.80 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/358.80 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 358.80 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 48,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.38/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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