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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 330.26 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 330.26 and 141.10 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 330.26 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/330.26 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 330.26 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 46,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,599.69/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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