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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 329.95 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 329.95 and 134.20 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 329.95 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/329.95 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 329.95 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 44,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.37/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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