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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 358.90 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 358.90 and 136.54 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 358.90 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/358.90 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 358.90 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 49,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004.21/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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