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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.30 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.30 and 202.74 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.30 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.30 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.30 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 66,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,965.02/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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