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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.42 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.42 and 141.15 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.42 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.42 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.42 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 46,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.08/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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