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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 330.92 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 330.92 and 140.23 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 330.92 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/330.92 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 330.92 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 46,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,405.15/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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