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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.76 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.76 and 134.79 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.76 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.76 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.76 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 44,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,583.14/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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