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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.12, 329.99 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.12, 329.99 and 134.22 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.12 : 329.99 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.12/329.99 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.12x = 329.99 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.12x = 44,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288.94/239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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