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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 331.12 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 331.12 and 136.44 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 331.12 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/331.12 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 331.12 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 45,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178.01/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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