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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 330.51 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 330.51 and 146.18 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 330.51 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/330.51 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 330.51 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 48,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,312.30/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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