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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 330.08 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 330.08 and 140.92 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 330.08 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/330.08 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 330.08 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 46,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514.87/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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