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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.86, 330.89 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.86, 330.89 and 146.59 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.86 : 330.89 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.86/330.89 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.86x = 330.89 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.86x = 48,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,503.51/239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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