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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 330.17 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 330.17 and 146.00 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 330.17 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/330.17 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 330.17 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 48,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.44/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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