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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.11, 329.96 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.11, 329.96 and 134.21 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.11 : 329.96 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.11/329.96 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.11x = 329.96 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.11x = 44,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283.26/239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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