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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 330.09 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 330.09 and 145.97 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 330.09 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/330.09 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 330.09 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 48,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,181.59/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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