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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.47, 330.50 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.47, 330.50 and 141.27 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.47 : 330.50 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.47/330.50 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.47x = 330.50 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.47x = 46,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689.74/239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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