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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.44, 330.40 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.44, 330.40 and 146.14 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.44 : 330.40 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.44/330.40 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.44x = 330.40 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.44x = 48,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,283.46/239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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