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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.59, 330.64 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.59, 330.64 and 141.35 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.59 : 330.64 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.59/330.64 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.59x = 330.64 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.59x = 46,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,734.69/239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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