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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.82, 330.94 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.82, 330.94 and 141.64 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.82 : 330.94 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.82/330.94 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.82x = 330.94 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.82x = 46,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,874.34/239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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