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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239, 329.88 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239, 329.88 and 140.72 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239 : 329.88 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239/329.88 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239x = 329.88 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239x = 46,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420.71/239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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