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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 330.01 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 330.01 and 140.88 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 330.01 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/330.01 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 330.01 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 46,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.81/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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