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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 330.79 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 330.79 and 141.46 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 330.79 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/330.79 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 330.79 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 46,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793.55/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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