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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.43, 359.11 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.43, 359.11 and 200.85 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.43 : 359.11 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.43/359.11 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.43x = 359.11 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.43x = 72,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,128.61/239.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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