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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 329.95 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 329.95 and 145.88 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 329.95 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/329.95 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 329.95 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 48,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132.46/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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