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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 329.93 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 329.93 and 139.50 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 329.93 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/329.93 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 329.93 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 46,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025.24/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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