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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 330.50 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 330.50 and 189.79 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 330.50 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/330.50 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 330.50 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 62,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,724.65/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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