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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 331.11 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 331.11 and 140.34 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 331.11 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/331.11 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 331.11 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 46,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467.98/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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