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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 358.35 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 358.35 and 136.23 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 358.35 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/358.35 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 358.35 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 48,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,818.02/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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