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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 330.00 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 330.00 and 145.90 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 330.00 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/330.00 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 330.00 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 48,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.87/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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