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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 330.75 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 330.75 and 134.78 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 330.75 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/330.75 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 330.75 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 44,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576.98/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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