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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 330.73 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 330.73 and 134.76 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 330.73 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/330.73 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 330.73 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 44,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570.08/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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