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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 359.32 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 359.32 and 137 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 359.32 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/359.32 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 359.32 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 49,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,226.84/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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