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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 330.58 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 330.58 and 134.66 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 330.58 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/330.58 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 330.58 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 44,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,515.90/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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