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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 329.81 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 329.81 and 134.08 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 329.81 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/329.81 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 329.81 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 44,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220.92/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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