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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.80, 330.93 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.80, 330.93 and 141.57 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.80 : 330.93 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.80/330.93 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.80x = 330.93 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.80x = 46,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849.76/239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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