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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.29, 330.17 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.29, 330.17 and 141.01 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.29 : 330.17 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.29/330.17 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.29x = 330.17 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.29x = 46,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,555.74/239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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