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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 329.97 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 329.97 and 140.84 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 329.97 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/329.97 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 329.97 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 46,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.97/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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