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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 330.42 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 330.42 and 141.24 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 330.42 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/330.42 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 330.42 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 46,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,668.52/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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