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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 331.11 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 331.11 and 135.02 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 331.11 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/331.11 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 331.11 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 44,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706.47/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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