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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 330.15 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 330.15 and 140.95 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 330.15 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/330.15 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 330.15 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 46,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534.64/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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