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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 330.08 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 330.08 and 197.59 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 330.08 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/330.08 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 330.08 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 65,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,219.52/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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