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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 331.00 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 331.00 and 134.95 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 331.00 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/331.00 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 331.00 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 44,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666.12/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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