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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.46 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.46 and 146.21 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.46 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.46 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.46 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 48,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.56/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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