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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 329.87 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 329.87 and 139.46 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 329.87 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/329.87 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 329.87 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 46,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002.37/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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