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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 329.83 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 329.83 and 135.50 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 329.83 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/329.83 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 329.83 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 44,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691.97/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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