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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.93, 331.08 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.93, 331.08 and 141.71 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.93 : 331.08 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.93/331.08 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.93x = 331.08 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.93x = 46,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917.35/239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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