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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 330.40 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 330.40 and 139.86 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 330.40 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/330.40 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 330.40 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 46,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209.74/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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