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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 330.25 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 330.25 and 146.06 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 330.25 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/330.25 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 330.25 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 48,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236.32/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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