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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.92, 331.04 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.92, 331.04 and 146.72 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.92 : 331.04 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.92/331.04 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.92x = 331.04 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.92x = 48,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,570.19/239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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