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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.83, 330.99 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.83, 330.99 and 141.62 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.83 : 330.99 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.83/330.99 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.83x = 330.99 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.83x = 46,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.62/239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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