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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.15, 358.92 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.15, 358.92 and 193.03 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.15 : 358.92 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.15/358.92 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.15x = 358.92 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.15x = 69,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,280.53/239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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