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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 359.69 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 359.69 and 137.14 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 359.69 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/359.69 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 359.69 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 49,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327.20/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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