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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 329.93 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 329.93 and 197.80 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 329.93 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/329.93 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 329.93 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 65,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258.50/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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