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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.72, 330.82 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.72, 330.82 and 134.82 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.72 : 330.82 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.72/330.82 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.72x = 330.82 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.72x = 44,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601.15/239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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