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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.35, 329.92 and 195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.35, 329.92 and 195.61 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.35 : 329.92 = 195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.35/329.92 = 195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.35x = 329.92 × 195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.35x = 64,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,535.65/239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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