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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 330.59 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 330.59 and 141.33 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 330.59 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/330.59 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 330.59 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 46,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721.58/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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