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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.26, 330.07 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.26, 330.07 and 197.66 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.26 : 330.07 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.26/330.07 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.26x = 330.07 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.26x = 65,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,241.64/239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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