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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 330.10 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 330.10 and 134.31 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 330.10 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/330.10 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 330.10 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 44,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335.73/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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