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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.87, 330.96 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.87, 330.96 and 141.66 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.87 : 330.96 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.87/330.96 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.87x = 330.96 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.87x = 46,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,884.32/239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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