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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 330.11 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 330.11 and 144.69 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 330.11 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/330.11 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 330.11 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 47,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,762.89/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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