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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 330.86 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 330.86 and 134.85 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 330.86 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/330.86 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 330.86 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 44,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,615.11/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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