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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.69, 330.80 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.69, 330.80 and 141.51 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.69 : 330.80 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.69/330.80 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.69x = 330.80 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.69x = 46,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,812.04/239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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