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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.94 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.94 and 144.64 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.94 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.94 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.94 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 47,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,722.52/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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