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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.74 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.74 and 145.72 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.74 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.74 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.74 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 48,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.71/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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