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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.04, 329.89 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.04, 329.89 and 145.82 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.04 : 329.89 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.04/329.89 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.04x = 329.89 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.04x = 48,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104.56/239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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