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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.06, 357.96 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.06, 357.96 and 198.35 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.06 : 357.96 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.06/357.96 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.06x = 357.96 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.06x = 70,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999.58/239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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