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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 330.92 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 330.92 and 134.91 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 330.92 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/330.92 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 330.92 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 44,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643.01/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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