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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.20, 329.94 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.20, 329.94 and 195.46 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.20 : 329.94 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.20/329.94 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.20x = 329.94 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.20x = 64,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,490.07/239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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