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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.34 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.34 and 141.17 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.34 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.34 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.34 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 46,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,633.39/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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