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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 330.59 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 330.59 and 146.40 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 330.59 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/330.59 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 330.59 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 48,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397.64/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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