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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 358.82 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 358.82 and 136.66 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 358.82 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/358.82 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 358.82 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 49,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036.34/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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