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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 330.03 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 330.03 and 145.91 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 330.03 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/330.03 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 330.03 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 48,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153.03/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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