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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 330.29 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 330.29 and 134.42 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 330.29 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/330.29 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 330.29 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 44,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398.18/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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