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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.78, 330.87 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.78, 330.87 and 146.55 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.78 : 330.87 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.78/330.87 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.78x = 330.87 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.78x = 48,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,487.76/239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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