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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.17, 329.65 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.17, 329.65 and 199.69 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.17 : 329.65 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.17/329.65 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.17x = 329.65 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.17x = 65,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,826.16/239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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