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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.36, 330.22 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.36, 330.22 and 135.86 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.36 : 330.22 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.36/330.22 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.36x = 330.22 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.36x = 44,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863.69/239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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