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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 331.15 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 331.15 and 135.07 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 331.15 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/331.15 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 331.15 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 44,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,728.43/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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