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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.94, 331.20 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.94, 331.20 and 141.74 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.94 : 331.20 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.94/331.20 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.94x = 331.20 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.94x = 46,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944.29/239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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