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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 330.42 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 330.42 and 139.84 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 330.42 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/330.42 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 330.42 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 46,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,205.93/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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