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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.57, 330.54 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.57, 330.54 and 141.31 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.57 : 330.54 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.57/330.54 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.57x = 330.54 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.57x = 46,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708.49/239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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