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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.67, 330.57 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.67, 330.57 and 146.34 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.67 : 330.57 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.67/330.57 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.67x = 330.57 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.67x = 48,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.61/239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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