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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 330.63 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 330.63 and 141.38 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 330.63 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/330.63 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 330.63 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 46,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742.82/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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