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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 359.17 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 359.17 and 136.76 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 359.17 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/359.17 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 359.17 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 49,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,120.09/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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