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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.13, 359.01 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.13, 359.01 and 147.54 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.13 : 359.01 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.13/359.01 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.13x = 359.01 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.13x = 52,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,968.34/239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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