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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.05, 329.86 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.05, 329.86 and 145.79 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.05 : 329.86 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.05/329.86 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.05x = 329.86 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.05x = 48,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090.29/239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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