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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.68, 330.83 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.68, 330.83 and 141.51 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.68 : 330.83 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.68/330.83 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.68x = 330.83 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.68x = 46,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.61/239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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