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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 330.59 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 330.59 and 136.09 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 330.59 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/330.59 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 330.59 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 44,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,987.66/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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