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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 330.80 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 330.80 and 134.80 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 330.80 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/330.80 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 330.80 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 44,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.84/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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