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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.84, 331.04 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.84, 331.04 and 141.68 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.84 : 331.04 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.84/331.04 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.84x = 331.04 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.84x = 46,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.75/239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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