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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.09, 330.14 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.09, 330.14 and 199.95 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.09 : 330.14 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.09/330.14 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.09x = 330.14 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.09x = 66,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012.48/239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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