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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 330.11 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 330.11 and 140.95 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 330.11 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/330.11 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 330.11 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 46,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,529.00/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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