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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 359.07 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 359.07 and 136.51 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 359.07 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/359.07 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 359.07 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 49,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016.65/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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