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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.50, 330.26 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.50, 330.26 and 192.88 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.50 : 330.26 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.50/330.26 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.50x = 330.26 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.50x = 63,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,700.55/239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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