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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.71, 330.81 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.71, 330.81 and 146.43 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.71 : 330.81 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.71/330.81 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.71x = 330.81 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.71x = 48,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441.30/239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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