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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.99, 331.11 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.99, 331.11 and 141.71 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.99 : 331.11 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.99/331.11 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.99x = 331.11 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.99x = 46,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,919.94/239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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