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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 359.15 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 359.15 and 136.98 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 359.15 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/359.15 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 359.15 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 49,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196.37/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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