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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.62, 330.65 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.62, 330.65 and 141.34 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.62 : 330.65 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.62/330.65 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.62x = 330.65 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.62x = 46,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,733.36/239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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