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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.45 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.45 and 141.25 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.45 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.45 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.45 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 46,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,676.06/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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