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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 358.92 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 358.92 and 136.84 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 358.92 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/358.92 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 358.92 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 49,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,114.61/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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