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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 329.70 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 329.70 and 189.22 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 329.70 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/329.70 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 329.70 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 62,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385.83/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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