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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.79, 330.87 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.79, 330.87 and 146.57 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.79 : 330.87 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.79/330.87 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.79x = 330.87 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.79x = 48,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495.62/239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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