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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 359.84 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 359.84 and 137.81 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 359.84 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/359.84 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 359.84 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 49,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588.10/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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