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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 330.45 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 330.45 and 139.93 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 330.45 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/330.45 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 330.45 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 46,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239.87/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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