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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.97, 331.12 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.97, 331.12 and 139.03 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.97 : 331.12 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.97/331.12 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.97x = 331.12 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.97x = 46,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034.96/239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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