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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.24, 330.18 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.24, 330.18 and 141.02 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.24 : 330.18 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.24/330.18 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.24x = 330.18 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.24x = 46,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,561.98/239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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