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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.56, 330.53 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.56, 330.53 and 134.62 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.56 : 330.53 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.56/330.53 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.56x = 330.53 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.56x = 44,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497.53/239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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