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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 330.23 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 330.23 and 141.09 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 330.23 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/330.23 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 330.23 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 46,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592.15/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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