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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.58, 330.56 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.58, 330.56 and 134.66 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.58 : 330.56 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.58/330.56 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.58x = 330.56 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.58x = 44,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510.88/239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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