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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 358.25 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 358.25 and 195.55 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 358.25 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/358.25 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 358.25 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 70,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,053.91/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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