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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.44 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.44 and 135.94 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.44 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.44 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.44 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 44,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919.02/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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