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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.95, 331.14 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.95, 331.14 and 141.72 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.95 : 331.14 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.95/331.14 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.95x = 331.14 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.95x = 46,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929.16/239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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