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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.39, 358.57 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.39, 358.57 and 136.62 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.39 : 358.57 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.39/358.57 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.39x = 358.57 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.39x = 48,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,985.36/239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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