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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 331.12 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 331.12 and 135.04 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 331.12 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/331.12 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 331.12 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 44,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,714.44/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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