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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 358.34 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 358.34 and 136.39 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 358.34 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/358.34 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 358.34 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 48,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,873.99/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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