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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.77, 330.96 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.77, 330.96 and 141.58 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.77 : 330.96 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.77/330.96 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.77x = 330.96 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.77x = 46,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857.32/239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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