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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 330.17 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 330.17 and 141.11 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 330.17 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/330.17 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 330.17 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 46,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590.29/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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