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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 330.20 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 330.20 and 141.12 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 330.20 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/330.20 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 330.20 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 46,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597.82/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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