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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.64, 330.64 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.64, 330.64 and 141.40 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.64 : 330.64 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.64/330.64 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.64x = 330.64 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.64x = 46,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,752.50/239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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