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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 331.07 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 331.07 and 135.01 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 331.07 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/331.07 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 331.07 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 44,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697.27/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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