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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 330.67 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 330.67 and 146.41 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 330.67 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/330.67 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 330.67 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 48,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,411.74/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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