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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.03, 329.90 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.03, 329.90 and 140.76 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.03 : 329.90 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.03/329.90 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.03x = 329.90 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.03x = 46,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436.02/239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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