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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.27, 330.19 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.27, 330.19 and 144.80 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.27 : 330.19 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.27/330.19 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.27x = 330.19 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.27x = 47,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811.55/239.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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