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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.85, 331 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.85, 331 and 134.93 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.85 : 331 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.85/331 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.85x = 331 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.85x = 44,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661.83/239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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