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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 330.89 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 330.89 and 134.86 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 330.89 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/330.89 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 330.89 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 44,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,623.15/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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