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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 330 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 330 and 145.89 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 330 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/330 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 330 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 48,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,143.70/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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