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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.01, 329.76 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.01, 329.76 and 145.71 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.01 : 329.76 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.01/329.76 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.01x = 329.76 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.01x = 48,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.33/239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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