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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.55, 330.69 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.55, 330.69 and 146.37 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.55 : 330.69 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.55/330.69 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.55x = 330.69 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.55x = 48,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403.10/239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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