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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 331.13 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 331.13 and 141.74 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 331.13 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/331.13 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 331.13 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 46,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934.37/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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