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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 358.50 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 358.50 and 136.52 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 358.50 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/358.50 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 358.50 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 48,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940.63/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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