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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.78 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.78 and 145.77 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.78 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.78 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.78 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 48,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,071.30/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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