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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 330.16 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 330.16 and 141.00 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 330.16 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/330.16 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 330.16 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 46,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550.56/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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