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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.45 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.45 and 139.85 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.45 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.45 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.45 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 46,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213.43/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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