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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 330.88 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 330.88 and 133.44 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 330.88 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/330.88 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 330.88 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 44,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152.63/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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