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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 331.17 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 331.17 and 140.40 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 331.17 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/331.17 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 331.17 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 46,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496.27/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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