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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.22, 358.76 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.22, 358.76 and 136.49 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.22 : 358.76 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.22/358.76 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.22x = 358.76 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.22x = 48,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,965.70/239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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