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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.61, 330.65 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.61, 330.65 and 141.36 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.61 : 330.65 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.61/330.65 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.61x = 330.65 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.61x = 46,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,740.68/239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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