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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 358.50 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 358.50 and 136.58 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 358.50 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/358.50 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 358.50 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 48,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,962.14/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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