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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 358.40 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 358.40 and 136.29 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 358.40 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/358.40 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 358.40 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 48,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,846.68/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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