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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 330.52 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 330.52 and 146.27 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 330.52 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/330.52 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 330.52 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 48,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345.16/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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