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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.51, 330.66 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.51, 330.66 and 198.06 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.51 : 330.66 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.51/330.66 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.51x = 330.66 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.51x = 65,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,490.52/239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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