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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.41, 358.60 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.41, 358.60 and 136.64 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.41 : 358.60 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.41/358.60 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.41x = 358.60 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.41x = 48,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,999.10/239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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