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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.16, 329.76 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.16, 329.76 and 190.56 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.16 : 329.76 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.16/329.76 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.16x = 329.76 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.16x = 62,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,839.07/239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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