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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 359.36 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 359.36 and 136.55 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 359.36 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/359.36 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 359.36 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 49,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,070.05/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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