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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 358.90 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 358.90 and 136.52 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 358.90 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/358.90 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 358.90 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 48,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,997.03/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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