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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.98, 331.16 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.98, 331.16 and 141.73 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.98 : 331.16 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.98/331.16 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.98x = 331.16 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.98x = 46,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935.31/239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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