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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 329.72 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 329.72 and 199.86 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 329.72 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/329.72 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 329.72 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 65,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896.84/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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