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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 359.08 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 359.08 and 136.81 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 359.08 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/359.08 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 359.08 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 49,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125.73/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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