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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.65, 330.71 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.65, 330.71 and 141.38 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.65 : 330.71 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.65/330.71 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.65x = 330.71 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.65x = 46,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755.78/239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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