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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 330.01 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 330.01 and 134.26 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 330.01 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/330.01 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 330.01 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 44,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,307.14/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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