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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 330.74 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 330.74 and 140.05 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 330.74 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/330.74 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 330.74 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 46,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320.14/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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