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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 330.03 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 330.03 and 140.91 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 330.03 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/330.03 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 330.03 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 46,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503.69/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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