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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 330.65 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 330.65 and 146.41 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 330.65 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/330.65 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 330.65 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 48,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409.46/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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