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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 360.07 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 360.07 and 137.26 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 360.07 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/360.07 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 360.07 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 49,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421.96/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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