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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 330.12 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 330.12 and 141.03 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 330.12 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/330.12 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 330.12 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 46,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556.82/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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