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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 359.17 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 359.17 and 136.69 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 359.17 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/359.17 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 359.17 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 49,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.71/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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