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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 330.15 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 330.15 and 134.34 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 330.15 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/330.15 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 330.15 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 44,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.35/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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