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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.34, 330.24 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.34, 330.24 and 141.03 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.34 : 330.24 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.34/330.24 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.34x = 330.24 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.34x = 46,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573.75/239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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