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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 331.17 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 331.17 and 135.06 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 331.17 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/331.17 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 331.17 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 44,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727.82/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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