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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.51 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.51 and 146.26 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.51 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.51 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.51 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 48,340.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340.39/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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