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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.53 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.53 and 146.25 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.53 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.53 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.53 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 48,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,339.28/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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