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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.54, 330.53 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.54, 330.53 and 134.63 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.54 : 330.53 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.54/330.53 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.54x = 330.53 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.54x = 44,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497.94/239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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