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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 330.41 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 330.41 and 141.17 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 330.41 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/330.41 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 330.41 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 46,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,643.98/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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