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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 330.23 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 330.23 and 141.05 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 330.23 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/330.23 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 330.23 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 46,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,580.12/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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