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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.52 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.52 and 136 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.52 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.52 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.52 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 44,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.72/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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