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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.60, 359.10 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.60, 359.10 and 202.91 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.60 : 359.10 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.60/359.10 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.60x = 359.10 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.60x = 72,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863.19/239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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