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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 330.80 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 330.80 and 146.48 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 330.80 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/330.80 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 330.80 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 48,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453.20/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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