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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.27 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.27 and 139.79 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.27 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.27 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.27 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 46,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,166.79/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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