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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.33 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.33 and 134.49 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.33 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.33 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.33 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 44,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,426.08/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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