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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.91 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.91 and 140.85 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.91 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.91 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.91 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 46,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467.82/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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