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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.29 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.29 and 135.84 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.29 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.29 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.29 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 44,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,868.43/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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