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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.52, 358.68 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.52, 358.68 and 200.90 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.52 : 358.68 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.52/358.68 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.52x = 358.68 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.52x = 72,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058.81/239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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