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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.18, 330.10 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.18, 330.10 and 140.94 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.18 : 330.10 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.18/330.10 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.18x = 330.10 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.18x = 46,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523.94/239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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