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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.74, 330.90 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.74, 330.90 and 141.56 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.74 : 330.90 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.74/330.90 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.74x = 330.90 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.74x = 46,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842.20/239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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