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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 330.89 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 330.89 and 136.26 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 330.89 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/330.89 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 330.89 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 45,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087.07/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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