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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 330.71 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 330.71 and 134.73 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 330.71 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/330.71 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 330.71 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 44,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555.88/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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