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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 330.34 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 330.34 and 139.75 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 330.34 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/330.34 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 330.34 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 46,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165.02/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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