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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.76, 330.76 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.76, 330.76 and 140.17 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.76 : 330.76 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.76/330.76 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.76x = 330.76 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.76x = 46,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360.27/239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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