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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.40, 329.76 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.40, 329.76 and 202.53 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.40 : 329.76 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.40/329.76 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.40x = 329.76 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.40x = 66,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786.29/239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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