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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 330.47 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 330.47 and 141.23 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 330.47 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/330.47 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 330.47 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 46,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,669.92/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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