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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 358.58 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 358.58 and 136.48 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 358.58 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/358.58 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 358.58 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 48,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,939.00/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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