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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.37, 330.26 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.37, 330.26 and 146.13 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.37 : 330.26 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.37/330.26 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.37x = 330.26 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.37x = 48,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260.16/239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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