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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.46, 359.22 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.46, 359.22 and 136.80 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.46 : 359.22 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.46/359.22 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.46x = 359.22 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.46x = 49,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,141.30/239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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