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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.53, 358.71 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.53, 358.71 and 136.56 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.53 : 358.71 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.53/358.71 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.53x = 358.71 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.53x = 48,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,984.75/239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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