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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 329.58 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 329.58 and 194.88 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 329.58 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/329.58 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 329.58 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 64,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228.55/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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