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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.50 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.50 and 134.61 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.50 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.50 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.50 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 44,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487.70/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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