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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 330.81 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 330.81 and 134.84 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 330.81 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/330.81 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 330.81 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 44,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,606.42/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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