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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 330.74 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 330.74 and 136.16 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 330.74 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/330.74 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 330.74 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 45,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033.56/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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