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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.10, 329.74 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.10, 329.74 and 204.26 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.10 : 329.74 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.10/329.74 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.10x = 329.74 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.10x = 67,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,352.69/239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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