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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 359.04 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 359.04 and 136.90 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 359.04 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/359.04 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 359.04 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 49,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152.58/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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