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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.89, 331.05 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.89, 331.05 and 146.62 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.89 : 331.05 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.89/331.05 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.89x = 331.05 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.89x = 48,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538.55/239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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