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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 330 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 330 and 135.63 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 330 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/330 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 330 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 44,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757.90/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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