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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 330.52 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 330.52 and 141.32 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 330.52 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/330.52 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 330.52 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 46,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,709.09/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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