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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 329.85 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 329.85 and 145.80 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 329.85 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/329.85 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 329.85 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 48,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092.13/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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