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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.25, 329.76 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.25, 329.76 and 197.67 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.25 : 329.76 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.25/329.76 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.25x = 329.76 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.25x = 65,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,183.66/239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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