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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 330.82 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 330.82 and 146.44 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 330.82 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/330.82 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 330.82 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 48,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445.28/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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