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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.32, 330.18 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.32, 330.18 and 195.64 is: 269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.32 : 330.18 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.32/330.18 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.32x = 330.18 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.32x = 64,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,596.42/239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.92

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