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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.65 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.65 and 141.37 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.65 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.65 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.65 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 46,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742.99/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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