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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.14, 329.91 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.14, 329.91 and 145.87 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.14 : 329.91 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.14/329.91 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.14x = 329.91 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.14x = 48,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125.28/239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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