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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 330.18 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 330.18 and 139.67 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 330.18 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/330.18 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 330.18 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 46,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117.16/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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