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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.66, 330.69 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.66, 330.69 and 145.12 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.66 : 330.69 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.66/330.69 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.66x = 330.69 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.66x = 47,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989.01/239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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