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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 331.07 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 331.07 and 146.61 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 331.07 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/331.07 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 331.07 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 48,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538.26/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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