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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 330.15 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 330.15 and 135.74 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 330.15 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/330.15 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 330.15 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 44,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814.56/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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