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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 330.34 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 330.34 and 141.14 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 330.34 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/330.34 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 330.34 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 46,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622.24/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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