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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.52 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.52 and 136.42 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.52 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.52 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.52 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 48,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,907.51/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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