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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 330.39 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 330.39 and 141.21 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 330.39 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/330.39 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 330.39 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 46,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,654.37/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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