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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.27 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.27 and 134.40 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.27 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.27 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.27 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 44,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,388.29/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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