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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.63, 359.10 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.63, 359.10 and 196.47 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.63 : 359.10 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.63/359.10 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.63x = 359.10 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.63x = 70,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,552.38/239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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