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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.75, 330.73 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.75, 330.73 and 141.49 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.75 : 330.73 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.75/330.73 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.75x = 330.73 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.75x = 46,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794.99/239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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