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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 359 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 359 and 135.23 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 359 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/359 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 359 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 48,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547.57/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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